Citrus Herb Chicken Bites
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Two-bite skewers are always a hit. With these simple marinade variations, you can be sure to please all tastes.
Servings: 24 skewers
Ingredients:
Citrus Herb Chicken Bites
Photography by Rob Kinghorn
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per skewer: about | - |
| cal | 47 |
| pro | 6 g |
| total fat | 2 g |
| sat. fat | trace |
| carb | trace |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 17 mg |
| sodium | 63 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| iron | 1% |
| vit C | 2% |
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1-1/2 lb (750 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
Citrus Herb Marinade:
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander
3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) each grated lemon and orange rind
1 tbsp (15 mL) each lemon and orange juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground coriander
1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce
Preparation:
Citrus Herb Marinade: In large bowl, whisk together fresh coriander, oil, lemon and orange rinds, lemon and orange juices, garlic, ground coriander and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
Cut chicken into forty-eight 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; add to marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 8 hours.)
Onto each of 24 small skewers or sturdy toothpicks, thread 2 chicken cubes. Place, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining marinade in bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Broil, turning once, until chicken is browned and no longer pink inside, 6 to 8 minutes.
Cut chicken into forty-eight 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; add to marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 8 hours.)
Onto each of 24 small skewers or sturdy toothpicks, thread 2 chicken cubes. Place, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining marinade in bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Broil, turning once, until chicken is browned and no longer pink inside, 6 to 8 minutes.
Additional Information
- Variations
Curried Chicken Bites: Omit Citrus Herb Marinade. Substitute 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil; 2 tbsp (25 mL) lime juice; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced gingerroot; 2 tsp (10 mL) mild curry paste; and 1 clove garlic, minced.
Sesame Teriyaki Chicken Bites: Omit Citrus Herb Marinade. Substitute 3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame oil; 2 tbsp (25 mL) teriyaki sauce; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced gingerroot; 1 tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; 1 green onion, minced; and 1 clove garlic, minced.
Five-Spice Chicken Bites: Omit Citrus Herb Marinade. Substitute 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil; 2 tbsp (25 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) five-spice powder; and pinch granulated sugar.
Peanut Chicken Bites: Omit Citrus Herb Marinade. Substitute 2 tbsp (25 mL) coconut milk; 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced gingerroot; 1 tbsp (15 mL) each vegetable oil and rice vinegar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) natural peanut butter; 1 green onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce.
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Source
Canadian Living Magazine: January 2009
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